- A Linux system (e.g., Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS)
- Sudo or root access
- Internet connection
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Install NTP
- Update package list:
sudo apt update(Debian/Ubuntu) or equivalent. - Install NTP package:
sudo apt install ntp(Debian/Ubuntu) or equivalent.
- Update package list:
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Configure NTP Server
- Edit the NTP configuration file:
sudo nano /etc/ntp.conf. - Add NTP server lines, e.g.,
server 0.pool.ntp.org.
- Edit the NTP configuration file:
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Start and Enable NTP Service
- Start NTP service:
sudo systemctl start ntp. - Enable NTP service on boot:
sudo systemctl enable ntp.
- Start NTP service:
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Verify NTP Service
- Check service status:
sudo systemctl status ntp. - Check synchronization:
ntpq -p.
- Check service status:
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Synchronize OS Clock
- Manually update system clock:
sudo ntpdate pool.ntp.org.
- Manually update system clock:
- Ensure firewall settings allow UDP traffic on port 123.
- Regularly monitor service status and synchronization.